Two US-based Nigerians jailed 15 years for $2.4m fraud
Two former U.S. Air Force members were sentenced to a combined 189 months in federal prison on September 25, 2026, for orchestrating an international cyber intrusion…
Backpack Wins Alaska’s 2026 Fat Bear Week Competition at Katmai National Park
The annual tournament to crown the park’s heftiest brown bear reached its conclusion after a week of fierce competition.
Kenya PPP Committee Clears $1 Billion Port Investment for Mombasa and Lamu
Kenya has approved feasibility studies for four strategic port assets in Mombasa and Lamu, moving roughly $1 billion in planned private investment into formal procurement.
Stock Futures Inch Higher as 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 22-Year High
Global stock futures inched higher on Wednesday as financial markets attempted to stabilize following a severe bond market selloff that pushed the 30-year Treasury yield past 5.6…
Thailand Beats Vietnam 2-0 to Reach FIFA ASEAN Cup Final
Thailand secured a 2-0 victory against Vietnam on September 29, 2026, at Sri Jalak Hara Pat Stadium in Bandung, Indonesia, guaranteeing a place in the FIFA ASEAN Cup final.
Alan Kohler Retires After Three Decades With ABC
Veteran ABC finance presenter Alan Kohler is retiring at the end of the year after three decades with the national broadcaster.
Chad Lowe and Kim Painter Announce Death of Daughter Fiona at Age 13
Actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter announced the death of their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, sharing a heartfelt family tribute alongside mental health helpline resources.
Trump Renames AI to Super Intelligence and Signs White House Accord
President Donald Trump hosted top artificial intelligence executives at the White House on September 29, 2026, signing a morally binding self-regulation accord and issuing an…
Italian Court Convicts Three Egyptian Officials for Giulio Regeni Kidnapping
An Italian court has convicted three Egyptian security officials in absentia for the 2016 kidnapping and torture of Cambridge postgraduate student Giulio Regeni.
Creatine May Build Muscle Without Exercise, Texas A&M Study Finds
A Texas A&M University study published in August 2026 reveals that adults aged 45 to 65 who took 10 grams of daily creatine gained lean tissue and strength over 12 weeks even…
Volkswagen Recalls 3 Million Audi, VW and Seat Cars Over Steering Defect
Volkswagen and its Audi and Seat subsidiaries are recalling nearly three million vehicles worldwide, including at least 950,000 in Germany, due to a corroding steering rack…
Real Madrid Considering Virgil van Dijk for Free Transfer
Real Madrid has emerged as a serious contender to sign Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer when his Liverpool contract expires at the end of the 2026-27 season.